Entry Level Civil Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Civil Engineer to join our Land Development Team in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you’ll support site planning, civil design, and permitting efforts across a diverse range of development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to build a strong technical foundation, learn from experienced professionals, and see your work progress from early concepts through construction—while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

• Assist in site planning and civil design tasks for land development projects, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility layouts
• Support senior engineers in preparing site plans, construction drawings, technical reports, and permit applications for land development projects
• Perform calculations and design tasks using industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices
• Join field assignments with senior staff to gain hands-on experience in observing existing conditions, construction activities, and site constraints of land development projects

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• No experience required; however prior internships and/or relevant coursework are preferred
• Strong theoretical foundation and familiarity with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team
• Participation in professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus

• Gain exposure to the full land development lifecycle—from due diligence and site design through permitting and construction
• Work on projects that shape neighborhoods, commercial developments, and public spaces
• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive, growth-focused environment

Curious about the impactful work our Land Development team is doing? Explore how CHA supports site selection, planning, permitting, and execution at: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/land-development/.

$70,000 - $78,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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